Entries in the ‘In The News’ Category:
filed in California, Famous Serial Killers, In The News on Oct.23, 2009
While reading the news online today I came across this interesting article.
San Francisco police look at ‘Night Stalker’ for 25-year-old case
(CNN) — The San Francisco Police Department is reopening a 25-year-old homicide that may be linked to convicted killer Richard Ramirez, known during his 1984-85 spree as the “Night Stalker.”
Richard Ramirez, known as the “Night [...]
filed in In The News on May.18, 2009
Serial killer to die in jail: Paul Steven Haigh, 51, was given six life sentences with no parole for a killing spree that included the murder of a young boy.
Serial killer confesses to two more murders: Mahanand Naik, who has been arrested in Goa for murdering women after luring them with marriage proposals, on [...]
filed in California, Famous Serial Killers, In The News, Unsolved on Apr.24, 2009
I found a new Zodiac article today. I’ve said it before but I really hope this case is never solved. I know that the families of the victims probably disagree but there’s just something about an unsolved case that gives me goosebumps.
Roll Of Film Could Hold Answers In Zodiac Case
Here are a few little [...]
filed in California, In The News, Unsolved on Mar.12, 2009
Police in LA are looking for a serial killer dubbed The Grim Sleeper, who’s said to be responsible for 11 murders. He’s been “working” since 1985 and then disappeared in 2007. He was nicknamed the Grim Sleeper because he seemed to take a break between homicides. This just goes to show that serial killers aren’t [...]
filed in 1980's, Illinois, In The News, Unsolved on Feb.14, 2009
I wasn’t around much in 1982 seeing how I wasn’t born until December of that year but a case that took over the country were the Chicago Tylenol murders. Seven people died that year when they took Tylenol that was tainted with potassium cyanide, including a 12 year old girl. It’s the 25th anniversary of [...]
filed in Florida, In The News on Dec.17, 2008
I’d be interested to see what other evidence they had on Toole. I’m sure they had more then just a twice recanted confession. I’m just glad the family received some type of closure. Even though this was a horrible thing plenty of good came out of it.
Police: Drifter killed Adam Walsh in 1981Story Highlights
NEW: [...]
filed in Famous Serial Killers, In The News, New York on Nov.12, 2008
NY serial killer Arthur Shawcross dead at 63
By BEN DOBBIN – 23 hours ago
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Serial killer Arthur Shawcross, who was serving life in prison for strangling 11 women in the Rochester area, has died at 63.
Shawcross died late Monday at an Albany hospital, where he had been taken after complaining of [...]
filed in California, Famous Serial Killers, In The News, Unsolved on Sep.02, 2008
I know personally I hope this case is never solved. I know that might sound weird to some but this is one the most interesting unsolved cases in history.
Zodiac Killer’s Identity And Weapon Uncovered?
Kris Pickel SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ? The Zodiac Killer murdered several people, terrorizing the Bay Area and taunting police in the [...]
filed in In The News on Aug.22, 2008
Accused serial killer Mendenhall to face judge next week on new charges: Video footage of accused serial killer Bruce Mendenhall shows the former truck driver calmly answering a judge’s questions with messy hair and pursed lips.
Police defend Claremont serial killer investigation: The Deputy Police Commissioner, Chris Dawson, says there are still several persons of interest [...]
filed in In The News, Information on Aug.05, 2008
I came across this article and thought it was rather interesting. I can’t wait to see the information once the database is complete and released. I just hope he doesn’t think that he coined the terms “black widow” or “blue beards” because those have been around for decades.
Serial-killers database created
Radford professor’s list contains names of [...]